MARIA'S MEXICAN FOOD
5405 DOUGLAS AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50310
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 15, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Polk County (Des Moines)
- Source risk checklist count
- 1
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 1
Published report comment
57. Person in charge agrees to renew their food license within 5 business days. They understand that they must communicate with the DIA office to ensure all penalty fees are paid at the time of renewal.
Violations (2)
- 7-204.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizer above 100ppm. Corrected by: Mixed to 50-100ppm.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
- IAC 481-30(8-304.11)
Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Facility is operating with an expired license.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.